...When every woman is searching for that perfect party dress! Whether it be sequined, velvet, satin, or just plain gorgeous, every fashionista wants to find that one holiday frock that makes her feel like a million bucks (without spending quite that amount!) I went through some of my favorite retailers to share my picks for holiday dresses :) Enjoy!
Sequined
Sequins are a huge trend during the holiday season - here's a wide variety of pretty numbers to shine in.
This blue sequined ASOS Curve dress is a beautiful statement piece for the holiday season. The pretty sparkle plus the daring plunge back is sure to make heads turn. Be warned though, with long shipping times that ASOS has been guilty of lately, if you live in the US you may not get this in time for your holiday soiree!
But a dress like this Fishtail Pattern sequined number from JCPenny would be shipped to you US ladies in just a few short days, and the pattern makes it different from a lot of other sequined pieces I've seen!
I'm pretty impressed with JCPenny's dress selection this holiday season, especially by this sequined dress (on left). This dress is fully sequined front
and back, unlike other dressed which are only sequined in front and just fabric in back. The scoop neck, short sleeves, and medium length are bound to look great on every shape. I can see myself rocking this with tights and sky-high heels. All of JCPenny's dresses run up to a 24W!
Another great pick from Bisou Bisou at JCPenny on the right: The plunging sequined neckline is great for those who want to let the girls out to play, while the bandage skirt will make your curves look killer.
The Sequin Striped dress is one of my very favorite dresses of the holiday season. The curved stripes of sequins give so much shape and make your waist look tiny. The V-neck is beautiful too. Add the A-line skirt and you've got one beautiful silhouette.
For those who want just a touch of shine, this CK dress (right) may be perfect. Simple scoopneck and long sleeves on top with some sass on the hem. This dress could totally do double duty at work with tights and modest heels, and some sexy booties for a night out.
Another pretty pick from CK is this gold and black sequin dress. The two colors together make for some big time visual interest, I just wish that it was sequined front and back, and not just the front. Hey, if JCPenny can do it, Calvin Klein should be able to do it. Just sayin'.
Here's another dress that shines, but on a more subdued level. The rich tweed fabric sprinkled with tiny sequins, plus the pretty embellished neckline make for another stylish double-duty dress.
Velvet
Velvet is not longer just for little girl's gowns and old lady dresses. The fabric has made a huge comeback this winter, especially in the holiday dress department.
On left is a great dress from Torrid for those of you ladies who can rock the strapless look (that sure as hell isn't me lol). I am really digging this! Touche, Torrid! The slight sweetheart neckline and belt makes this very fairly-priced dress look expensive!
Another pick from ASOS Curve on the right, so keep in mind the long shipping time. This dress has a really cute shape with draping that extends from the bust like all the way to the hem. It comes in a deep red too, which is great for the holidays, but prefer the pretty gunmetal grey, it's a little edgier in my opinion.
Ohh dear lordy. The Monif C. Alexandra dress has me melting into a giant, lustful puddle of "I WANT I NEED...RIGHT NOW!" I have a major hard-on for long sleeved dresses, and the low cowl neck and ruched skirt make my heart skip a beat. SALE, PLEASE???
If you, like me, just can't afford to shell out close to $230 for a dress, you might want to look into this less expensive option, another one from JCPenny.
A Pop of Color
Stand out from the crowd by opting for one of these jewel-toned beauties rather that the standard LBD this holiday season.
You guys all know that there's nothing better than a double duty piece in my book. The Love Diamond dress from Evans can definitely be put in that category. Wear it as a tunic with a cardi, leggings or skinnies, and cute flats for work, or amp up the sex appeal with tights and heels. Once again, be aware of long shipping times from the UK to US.
This pretty satin dress from Torrid is another nice strapless option. I love this deep plum hue, it looks great on all skin tones. And pockets! Love!
The Alex Evenings dress is such a stunning color you'd be hard to miss at any party. You may not think blue reads "holiday," but with the soft sheen of the satin, delicate pleating, and embellishment on the hip, I beg to differ.
Props to Calvin Klein for doing such a great job with dresses, and other clothing, for plus women. This gorgeously blackened red dress is so versatile - show off your décolletage with big sparkly earrings and a cuff, or turn some heads with a statement necklace and a cocktail ring. You could even belt it to dress it down a bit!
What will you be wearing to this year's holiday celebrations?
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